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Selfies make your nose look 30% bigger, study says
Taking selfies at a distance of about 12 inches from the face increases perceived nose size by nearly 30%, according to a report published Thursday in the journal JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - March 1, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Does my nose look big in this? Plastic surgeons reassure those worried by selfies
Pictures taken close to the face distort the proportions of your features, study emphasisesIf a penchant for selfies has left you worried about the size of your nose, you might want to consider a selfie-stick.Researchers say selfie-lovers should be aware that snapping a picture with the camera close to your face distorts the proportions of your features.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 1, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis Tags: Plastic surgery Society Health Photography Science & wellbeing Social media Source Type: news

Distortive effects of short distance photographs on nasal appearance: The selfie effect
(Rutgers University) Nasal distortions in selfies taken at close range are prompting people to seek out surgeons to make their noses smaller. Such was the experience of Rutgers facial plastic surgeon Boris Paskhover, who worked with a Stanford mathematician to develop a model to show patients how much their nose becomes distorted in close-up photos. The model is published in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - March 1, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Pre - Op Mental Health Doesn ’ t Affect Rhinoplasty Outcomes
Patients with impaired, normal mental health report improvements across most nasal function outcomes (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry - February 16, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Tags: ENT, Psychiatry, Journal, Source Type: news

Thai woman left with silicone implant between her eyes
The unnamed woman, from Hat Yai in the south of the country, opted for a cheap rhinoplasty operation at a clinic that later refused to help her, local reports state. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 27, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Extended Alar Contour Grafts in Rhinoplasty Extended Alar Contour Grafts in Rhinoplasty
The authors discuss the extended alar contour graft as another technique in the open approach to rhinoplasty.Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 13, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news

How to Cope with Emotional Body Issues: Bloat, Belly Fat and More
“You are more than your thoughts, your body, or your feelings. You are a swirling vortex of limitless potential who is here to shake things up and create something new that the universe has never seen.” – Richard Bartlett It’s always tough to look in the mirror and dislike what you see. Whether you’re unhappy with how you look because of unsightly and uncomfortable bloat, belly fat that just won’t go away no matter how much you exercise, flabby arms, cellulite on your legs, a nose that’s too long, wide or misshapen, Rosacea, acne, breasts too small or too large or any other emotional body issue or body image,...
Source: Psych Central - November 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Suzanne Kane Tags: Addictions Diet & Nutrition Eating Disorders Healthy Living Self-Esteem belly fat bloat Body Acceptance Body Dissatisfaction Body Dysmorphia dieting Source Type: news

Graphic shows the full procedure of nose job
One of the most common plastic surgery procedures involves the dorsal hump, lowering the 'bridge' of the nose and lifting up the 'tip'. And this animation graphic offers an insight into how it is done. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 23, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Reconstruction of a Nasal Defect With a Radial Forearm Flap Reconstruction of a Nasal Defect With a Radial Forearm Flap
The authors describe the successful reconstruction of a nasal defect using a radial forearm free flap.ePlasty, Open Access Journal of Plastic Surgery (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 15, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news

Perception of Nasal Function Linked to Mental Health Perception of Nasal Function Linked to Mental Health
Poor self-perception of nasal function is associated with poor mental health status, according to a cross-sectional study at two rhinoplasty centers in Australia.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 26, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine News Source Type: news

Allergan picks up aesthetic device dev Keller Medical
Allergan (NYSE: AGN) said today its Allergan Sales subsidiary will acquire medical device developer Keller Medical for an undisclosed amount. Keller Medical is a privately held medical device company which developed the Keller Funnel, a cone-shaped, lubricated plastic funnel designed to reduce surgeon and patient contact during breast augmentation or reconstruction procedures. The device was originally launched in 2009, with a next-gen version released in 2014. “The purchase of Keller Medical demonstrates Allergan’s ongoing commitment to excellence in breast augmentation and reconstruction surgery. The Keller...
Source: Mass Device - June 7, 2017 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Business/Financial News Cosmetic/Aesthetic Mergers & Acquisitions Women's Health Allergan Inc. Source Type: news

7 Cool Things About Being An Introvert
You know the feeling. You spend much of your life thinking something’s wrong. You’re alone a lot, usually with your nose in a book or daydreaming. But then someone puts a label on it and everything falls into place. You’re an introvert. You’re wired differently. And even better, you realize this trait comes with some great benefits… You like your own company – Ever notice how after a meeting, people like to linger and talk in small groups? I never got that. Even if the gathering went well — even if a great time was had by all –I can’t get out fast enough. That’s ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - May 30, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Spirox touts 1-year 1st-in-human study results of Latera nasal implant
Spirox today released 1-year data from the 1st-in-human study of its Latera absorbable nasal implant designed to support nasal cartilage and prevent nasal valve collapse, which can contribute to nasal obstruction. Results from the study were published in the April issue of the journal Facial Plastic Surgery. Data from the study indicated that patients treated with Latera had significant and sustained reduction in nasal obstruction through 12 months, the Menlo Park, Calif.-based company said. The 30 patient study explored the use of the device in patients with severe or extreme symptoms, and utilized a total of 56 latera im...
Source: Mass Device - April 25, 2017 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Clinical Trials Otolaryngology Ear, Nose & Throat Spirox Source Type: news

Chinese Plastic Surgeons Offer To Transform Patients Into Ivanka Trumps
Fancy yourself as the president’s daughter? You might at least be able to look ... a bit ... like Ivanka Trump if you fork out big bucks and go under the knife — in China. A Chinese plastic surgery operation is promising to make the transformation now that it has a trademark Ivanka business name. The Foshan Yiw.a Medical Management Company does it all: eye and nose surgery, liposuction and breast enlargement. But its specialty will be turning out more Ivankas. (“Yiw.a” is a transliteration of the Chinese characters for Ivanka’s name, pronounced ee-w.-a.) “No doubt young women h...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - March 17, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Cosmetic surgery is booming in Colorado
Patricia Wszolek, chief operating officer of Grossman Plastic Surgery and its noninvasive sister firm, Facial Aesthetics, can ’t pinpoint the moment she realized cosmetic surgery and related procedures had achieved significant public acceptance. Maybe it was when mothers started bringing in their teenage daughters for a nose job or to have their ears taped back. Or perhaps it was when an 89-year-old woman arrived for a face lift, declaring she wanted to look as good as she felt. Or maybe it was… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - February 17, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Ed Sealover Source Type: news